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Pinching

Hi all.  Here is a question for the group:
Has it been absolutely, scientifically proven that pinching actually
increases pumpkin size? Correct me if i'm wrong,  but the theory behind
pinching is that the energy that was being used for vine growth will now go
to the growth of the fruit.  The reason why i question this is because i have
noticed that when you do pinch a vine it seems to encourage the production of
more side shoots to compensate for the vine that has been pinched.  When you
plant a new tree and you "top it" what happens?  The tree produces more side
branches and becomes fuller and topping also encourages root growth because
the tree is trying to bounce back and compensate from the topping.  So i have
a hard time in believing that pinching will direct energy to the pumpkin.  If
anything, i think it will encourage more vine production and take energy away
from the pumpkin.  This is my own personal observation.  Thanks,

Ethan,
Wood River Jct,  RI
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